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Hurricane Irma: Stores adjust hours ahead of storm, still time to purchase supplies

As Hurricane Irma makes its way toward South Florida, stores are adjusting their operating hours, but people still have time to purchase last-minute supplies at the following locations in Southwest Florida.

Costco Wholesale is open todayfrom 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. As long as there aren't any mandatory evacuations, the store will be open Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Water is available as of 10 a.m. and limited to two cases per member. D batteries are also available. Address: 6275 Naples Blvd., Naples.

The Home Depot on 1652 Airport-Pulling Rd. closes at noon today. The location at 2251 Pine Ridge Rd. closes at 10 p.m., but could close earlier.The Bonita Springs location -- 11941 Bonita Beach Rd. S.E. -- closes at noon. Most stores reported few hurricane supplies. Items like plywood, water and generators out of stock.

Lowe's Home Improvement on 6415 Naples Blvd.couldn't say what time the store is closing today but advises customers get in as early as possible. The store will be closed Saturday, Sunday and could be open Monday at 8 a.m. The store currently has empty propane tanks and batteries available.

All Walmart locations close at 2 p.m. today.The Naples location -- 11225 Tamiami Trail N. -- still has four pallets of water left as of 11:25 a.m. Other addresses: 5420 Juliet Blvd., Naples and 19975 Tamiami Trail, Estero. Stores may open on Monday depending on storm's impact. For a list of all Walmart closures, visit news.walmart.com/2017/09/07/hurricane-irma-facility-closure-information.

Trader Joe's (10600 Tamiami Trail N.) plans to close by 2 p.m. today. Water is still available. A store employee said if they still have water left after closing today they plan to donate to customers and crew members.